Things to Do at the Niagara Falls
- Visit the beautiful Niagara Falls and make lifelong memories.Niagara Falls image by Alla Podkopaeva from Fotolia.com
Among the Seven Wonders of the World is Niagara Falls. The breathtaking waterfalls sit across the border of New York state and Canada. It is an ideal vacation spot for families, friends, and seniors. There is something for everyone to enjoy beyond the view of the enormous waterfall ranging from boat tours to casinos, lifetime memories are sure to be made at Niagara Falls. - The Wet Jet tour boat speeds into the Niagara Gorge and the whitewater of Devil's Hole Rapids. The Jet Dome tour is also available for those who do not want to get wet. The tours feature an educational ride through the history of the War of 1812. Cruise past the power plants and turbines at 50 mph. The exciting tour also gets up close to Niagra's whirlpool, but offers a safe and fun ride. The boat trip is about an hour long and runs from April to October.
Whirlpool Jetboat Tours
61 Melville St.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
L0S 1J0
888-880-9101
whirlpooljet.com - Spend the day visiting the beautiful countryside and wineries on this trail. The Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario have world-class wines that you can sample and purchase. Classic viniferas and native grapes to hybrids, fruit and sparkling wines are just some you will taste. There are more than 10 wineries along the trail through the back wood farms and rural countryside. You may start and stop at any time on this self-guided tour. Wine Trail event hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
Niagara Wine Trail
716-433-8405
niagarawinetrail.org - Located right in the city of Niagara Falls, the aquarium has over 1,500 animals for children and adults to discover. This attraction is open year-round featuring daily penguin and shark feedings, and sea lion shows. "Touch Tank Lessons" allow visitors to feel and hold sea stars, crabs, lobsters and horseshoe crabs. Marine mammal shows also happen daily, featuring California sea lions. The aquarium offers free parking.
Aquarium of Niagara
701 Whirlpool St.
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
716-285-3575
aquariumofniagara.org - The Konicka Minolta Tower Centre sits 500 feet above the Niagara Falls, featuring a hotel and several fine dining restaurants. Visitors can travel to the 25th floor and see a breathtaking view of the beautiful falls from the observation deck. On a clear day, visitors can see Toronto, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Buffalo. Amada Plaza Hotel Fallsview is located in the Konicka Minolta Tower with deluxe rooms for guests. The Pinnacle Restaurant is located in the tower also with a panoramic view of Niagara Falls. The tower also accommodates weddings, banquets and special events.
Konicka Minolta Tower
6732 Fallsview Blvd.
Niagara Falls, ON
L2G 3W6
905-356-1501
niagaratower.com - This is not your typical museum. Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum features wacky, cool, and educational exhibits. The shrunken heads, the world's rarest egg, and two-headed animals are sure to be exciting for the family.
Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum
4960 Clifton Hill
Niagara Falls, ON
L2G 3N4
905-356-2238
ripleysniagara.com - Marineland is an amusement park featuring live shows with performing killer whales and other sea creatures. Families can also see fish, bears, deer and other wildlife at this exciting park. Aside from the wildlife, there are also fun park rides for thrill seekers. The Sky Screamer is a popular ride for those not afraid of heights. This ride shoots you up 450 feet into the sky at 60 mph where you can view the entire park. Topple Tower is another thrilling ride that takes you 70 feet up while tilting and rotating. Families can enjoy the Boat Carousel or the Bumble Bee ride together. A day at Marineland is sure to be educational and fun.
Marineland Theme Park
7657 Portage Road
Niagara Falls, ON
905-356-9565
marinelandcanada.com - The IMAX Theatre Niagara Falls features a 45-minute show of the beautiful falls and its wildlife. The theatre is open 364 days a year showing "Niagara: Miracles, Myths and Magic."
IMAX Theatre
6170 Fallsview Blvd.
Niagara Falls, ON
L2G 7T8
866-405-IMAX
imaxniagara.com - Casino Niagara is the hot spot for gaming and slot machines. It features more than 96,000 square feet of gaming space, 123 gaming tables, and more than 3,000 slot machines.
Casino Niagara
5705 Falls Ave.
Niagara Falls, ON
L2E 6T3
1-888-WINFALL
casinoniagara.com
